a classic affogato is a year round treat in our household! it is a coffee-based dessert served in cafes all across italy, but you can easily enjoy this dessert at home too. affogatos are made with only a handful of ingredients, so it is important to use quality ingredients. think gelato, espresso & dark chocolate. sometimes i like to add a little splash of coffee liqueur or amaretto too, but that is entirely up to you! a must to finish the perfect affogato is garnishing with piece of good dark chocolate. afterall, ghirardelli makes life a bite better!
ghirardelli's intense dark chocolate collection comes in a variety of options including 72% cocoa, 86% cocoa, 92% cocoa & a sea salt almond. each bar has a distinctively rich, bold & intensely delicious dark chocolate flavor. you can find the collection in 100g bars or individually packaged squares. if you don't have a way of brewing espresso at home, simply use a really strong brewed coffee instead. enjoy this dessert as an afternoon pick me up or an after dinner treat!
ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream
- 1 oz espresso, freshly brewed
- 1/2 oz cold brew coffee liqueur
- 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Shaved dark chocolate, to garnish
- Ghirardelli 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate, to garnish
directions
- scoop vanilla ice cream into a small drinking glass. add the espresso & coffee liqueur (if using). top with nutmeg, shaved dark chocolate & a chocolate square. serve immediately!
